May 23: Moon, Venus, and Saturn Align
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On Eid al-Adha, Muslims demonstrate their obedience to Allah by sacrificing an animal. The holiday is inspired by a story from the Quran that is also known to Christians and Jews.
Is Tabaski a Public Holiday?
Tabaski is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a Cumartesi, and some businesses may choose to follow Cumartesi opening hours.
Sheep are among the animals sacrificed on Eid al-Adha.
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About Tabaski
Read more about Tabaski.Tabaski Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cum | 31 Tem | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sal | 20 Tem | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Cmt | 9 Tem | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Çar | 28 Haz | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Paz | 16 Haz | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Cmt | 7 Haz | Tabaski (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Çar | 27 May | Tabaski (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Pzt | 17 May | Tabaski (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Cum | 5 May | Tabaski (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sal | 24 Nis | Tabaski (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Paz | 14 Nis | Tabaski (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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